I am a Professional Dog Behaviour Trainer (CPDT-MDI ) and Certified Nose Work Instructor (CNWI). Since retiring from a career in IT, I converted my part time dog training business to full time and moved to Mornington 12 years ago to start the sport of K9 Nose Work® in Victoria, an absolute passion of mine.

Prior to the move, I attended the “Dogs Day Out” at Dogs NSW in 2012. I was looking at getting another dog to join my rescue mixed breed Ollie. I had heard from other trainers about the Lagotto, being a medium sized, non-shedding curly coat that loved to sniff! Having had heavy shedding breeds before, I thought this might be nice not to have to deal with all that hair! I talked to a breeder at the show, and she had a little 6-month-old girl that was available, and I haven’t looked back since.

Bliss came into our life and cuddled her way into my heart. Bliss has excelled at Agility and Scent Work, trialling at Masters Level for both sports. She absolutely loves to work, and we still have so much fun.